I have been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1984, and have devoted my career to helping people who have been injured as a result of negligence. My practice includes all types of personal injury matters. I also handle cases against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices; I represent lawyers in disputes with their firms; and I handle business litigation, including claims by businesses against insurance brokers.

It is my goal to serve the needs of my clients, and to solve their problems as best I can.

I have had experience trying cases throughout Massachusetts, including the Superior Courts, the District Courts, and the Federal District Court. I have also had experience before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court on a number of appellate cases.

Being a lawyer has helped me contribute to my community in many ways. I had the privilege of serving as the president of the Massachusetts Bar Association in 2007-2008. I actively volunteer in a variety of legal organizations. I have also volunteered in my town of Westwood, Massachusetts, and have been active in open space preservation efforts for the town.

I enjoy being a lawyer, and I hope that I have a chance to help you with any legal needs you may have.

Practice Areas

Appeals & Appellate

Business Law

Legal Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Products Liability

Additional Practice Areas

Bicycle Accidents

Brain Injury

Car Accidents

Construction Accidents

Dog and Animal Attacks

Dog Bite

Insurance Bad Faith

Motorcycle Accidents

Premises Liability

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Fees

Free Consultation

Contingent FeesOn personal injury, and some insurance and business cases

Organization for the Preservation of the Environment and Nature (OPEN)

Current

Activities: Member-1997-2004 ; Chair-1998-2004. OPEN was the advisory committee to the Selectmen of Westwood, Massachusetts, on matters regarding open space preservation and acquisition. OPEN led the campaign for purchase by the town of two substantial parcels of land in 1998 and 2000.

Fernald State School Human Rights Committee

Current

Activities: Member-1992-1994; Chair-1993-1994. Reviewed medication and treatment plans for residents of state school for mentally retarded individuals in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Task Force on Human Subject Research

Current

Activities: Member-1994. Member of Task Force which examined use of human subjects from state schools in experiments utilizing radioactive foods. Task Force examined extent of exposure and lack of informed consent.

Justice of the Peace

Current

Activities: Montpelier, Vermont. Elected November 1980; served seven months of term before moving to Massachusetts.

Massachusets Access to Justice Commission

Commissioner

2015 - Current

Activities: The goal of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission is to achieve equal justice for all persons in the Commonwealth by providing leadership to, and coordination with, the many organizations involved in and improving access to justice for those unable to afford an attorney. Attorney David W. White was appointed to the second commission in May 2015.

Westwood Land Trust, Inc.

Board Member

2010 - Current

Activities: President-1999-2003 ; Vice-President-2003-2004 ; Board Member-2004-2008, 2010 - . Founder of the organization, which is a § 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to open space preservation and acquisition, working with private landowners in Westwood, Massachusetts.

National Confernce of Bar Presidents

Fellow

2008 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Current

Westwood Democratic Town Committee

Elected Member

2001 - Current

Activities: Elected Delegate to Massachusetts State Convention, 2001, and Alternate Delegate, 2002.